Distilled knowledge
Subtitle: the science behind drinking's greatest myths, legends, and unanswered questions
By: Brian D. Hoefling ; illustrations by Leandro Castelao
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780789212689
Subjects: Physiological effect; Humor; Alcoholic beverages; Alcohols; Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Metabolism
Description: "Everyone has questions about drinking, but it can seem like every bartender (and bargoer) has different answers. Between the old wives' tales, half-truths, and whiskey-soaked conjectures, it's hard to know what to believe-until now. Armed with cutting-edge research and a barfly's thirst for the truth, cocktail instructor Brian D. Hoefling tackles the most burning questions and longest-held myths surrounding that most ancient of human pastimes-with the science to either back them up or knock them down. From the ins and outs of aging to the chemistry of a beer head and the science behind your hangover, Distilled Knowledge provides a complete and comical education that will put an end to any barroom dispute, once and for all"--

"A charming exploration of the scientific answers to our most timeless questions about drinks and drinking"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-197) and index.